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New Zealand will be attending meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity in July. On the agenda are issues such as what needs to be done to save global biodiversity, whether genetic modification has a role in conservation work, who owns animal and plant genetic resources, how to define a marine protected areas, the impact of marine litter, methods to deal with invasive pests, etc.

Please email CBD@mfat.govt.nz to confirm you will attend. Please note that electronic devices (including phones and laptops etc) are not allowed into the meeting room and will need to be left at reception.

If you cannot make the meeting, you can email CBD@mfat.govt.nz with your views. See the papers at the links above for information to guide your comments.